What Drink Did
Synopsis
A man leaves his wife and two daughters for work in a carpentry shop. At work, he initially refuses a beer with lunch, then gives in. After work, two friends take a little while to convince him to go for a refreshing malt beverage, then to have another and another....
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What Drink Did (1909) Short, Drama Short Silent Film
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-29
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David Miles
Alfred Lucas
Florence Lawrence
Mrs. Alfred Lucas
Gladys Egan
One of the Lucas' Children
Adele DeGarde
One of the Lucas' Children
John R. Cumpson
Bartender
Flora Finch
Arthur V. Johnson
Bartender
Owen Moore
Workman
George Nichols
Workman
Anthony O'Sullivan
Workman
Herbert Prior
Workman
Mack Sennett
Workman
Harry Solter
The Boss
Charles Avery
Workman
Anita Hendrie
Extra
Mary Pickford
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- What Drink Did
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
D.W. Griffith
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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D. W. Griffith
David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948)[1] was an American director, writer, and producer who pioneered modern filmmaking techniques.
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What is What Drink Did about?
A man leaves his wife and two daughters for work in a carpentry shop. At work, he initially refuses a beer with lunch, then gives in. After work, two friends take a little while to convince him to go for a refreshing malt beverage, then to have another and another....
Who directed What Drink Did?
What Drink Did was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in What Drink Did?
The principal cast of What Drink Did includes David Miles, Florence Lawrence, Gladys Egan, Adele DeGarde, John R. Cumpson.
When was What Drink Did released and how long is it?
What Drink Did was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What Drink Did?
What Drink Did holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).